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Assistant, Associate & Full Professors and Postdoctoral Researchers

College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, China

Institution
College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology
Country
China
Position type
Postdoc
Subject area
Physics & Astronomy
Application deadline
30 December 2026
Salary
Annual salary (USD): Full $105–150K; Associate $80–100K; Assistant $53–75K; Postdoc $50–60K. Plus start-up funding and relocation support.
Location
CN
Funding
Fully funded position

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About this position

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Positions at the School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering (SPOE), Guangdong University of Technology

Employer:
School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering (SPOE), Guangdong University of Technology

Location:
Guangzhou, China

Salary:
Competitive salary, satisfactory start-up funding, and relocation package

Closing Date:
Applications will be reviewed continuously until all positions are filled

Disciplines:

  • Physics: Theoretical and Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, Computational Physics, Optics, Acoustics, Materials Physics, Instrumentation Physics, Quantum Information Science, and related fields. Electronic Science and Technology: Circuits and Systems, Electromagnetic Fields and Microwave Technology, Physical Electronics, Microelectronics and Solid-State Electronics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Sensors and Sensing Technologies, Computer Science and Software Engineering, Micro- and Nanofabrication, Electronic Instrumentation, Bioelectronics, Medical Electronics, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Robotics, Brain-Computer Interfaces, System Integration and Intelligent Algorithms, and related fields in Electronics, Computing, and Microelectronics. Optical Engineering and Photonics: Ultrafast Spectroscopy, Laser Processing and Fabrication, Micro- and Nano-Optics, Optoelectronics, Display Technologies, Optical Sensing and Detection, Optical Communication Technologies, and related fields.

Position Type:
Full-time

Job Type:
Faculty

Organization Type:
Academic

School Profile
The School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering (SPOE) at Guangdong University of Technology is a leading research institute in China, comprising four departments: Applied Physics, Electronic Science and Technology, Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering, and Quantum Information Science. SPOE has evolved into a comprehensive and multidisciplinary research and education institution, focusing on basic and applied research in areas such as theoretical and experimental condensed matter physics, optical physics, acoustics, and engineering.

The school boasts 12 state-of-the-art laboratories, 8 specialized research centers, and a robust technical support system. To learn more about SPOE, visit SPOE website: https://wlgdxy.gdut.edu.cn/.

As part of its strategic expansion, SPOE offers a wide range of opportunities for professionals at all career levels, from junior tenure-track assistant professors to senior full professors, in diverse interdisciplinary research fields. We encourage talented individuals with a demonstrated ability to lead cutting-edge research to apply. SPOE is committed to faculty diversity, welcoming candidates from all cultural, gender, ethnic, and national backgrounds.

Job Descriptions and Qualifications

Position: Full Professors and Chair Professors

  • Qualifications/Experience:
    1. A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Materials Science Demonstrated leadership as a Principal Investigator or significant contributions to high-level research with notable achievements

Position: Tenure-Track Associate Professors (Class A)

  • Qualifications/Experience:
    1. A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Materials Science Proven experience as an independent investigator or substantial contributions to high-level research with outstanding achievements. Prior experience as an assistant professor is not required

Position: Tenure-Track Assistant Professors (Class B)

  • Qualifications/Experience:
    1. A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Materials Science Evidence of contributions to high-level research with respectable achievements

Position: Postdoctoral Researchers

  • Qualifications/Experience:
    1. A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Materials Science Potential to contribute significantly to high-level research with some achievements

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary: Full Professor: $105K–$150K (USD) Associate Professor: $80K–$100K (USD) Assistant Professor: $53K–$75K (USD) Postdoctoral Researchers: $50K–$60K (USD)

Relocation package, Medical Insurance and Home purchase subsidy  Adequate start-up funding

Application Process

Step 1: Submit Your CV
Begin the application process by emailing your updated CV to the following addresses:

  • yejinghua@gdut.edu.cn
  • zhangw0520@gdut.edu.cn

Step 2: Submit Recommendation Letters
Applicants who pass the initial screening will be requested to provide three professional recommendation letters.

Step 3: First-Round Online Interview
Shortlisted candidates will participate in an online interview.

Step 4: Second-Round Onsite Interview
Successful candidates from the first round will be invited for an onsite interview.

Step 5: Final Decision and Contract Signing
After completing the interviews, successful candidates will be offered a position and proceed to sign the employment contract.

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Applications close 30 December 2026.

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